Next Semester Lyrics – Twenty One Pilots
Next Semester Song Lyrics
[Intro: Tyler Joseph]
No-no-no-no, no-no-no-no
No-no-no-no, no-no-no-no
No-no-no-no, no-no-no-no
[Verse 1: Tyler Joseph]
Stand up straight now (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Can't break down (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Graduate now (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
I don't wanna be here, I don't wanna be here
It's a taste test (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Of what I hate less (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Can you die of anxiousness? (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
I don't wanna be here, I don't wanna be here
What's about to happen? What's about to happen?
[Chorus: Tyler Joseph]
I remember
I remember certain things
What I was wearin'
The yellow dashes in the street
I prayed those lights would take me home
Then I heard, "Hey, kid, get out of the road!" (Yeah)
[Post-Chorus: Tyler Joseph]
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
I don't wanna be here, I don't wanna be here
[Verse 2: Tyler Joseph]
Can't feel my legs (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
I might suffocate (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
There's a pressure in my chest (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
I don't wanna be here, I don't wanna be here
What's about to happen? What's about to happen?
[Chorus: Tyler Joseph]
I remember
I remember certain things
What I was wearin'
The yellow dashes in the street
I prayed those lights would take me home
Then I heard, "Hey, kid, get out of the road!"
[Refrain: Tyler Joseph]
(Oh, woah, oh, oh-woah)
(Oh, woah, oh, oh-woah, oh)
Can't change what you've done
Start fresh next semester
[Chorus: Tyler Joseph]
I remember
I remember certain things
What I was wearin'
The yellow dashes in the street
I prayed those lights would take me home
Then I heard, "Hey, kid, get out of the road!"
[Refrain: Tyler Joseph]
(Oh, woah, oh, oh-woah) And then he slowed down
(Oh, woah, oh, oh-woah, oh) And rolled down his window
And he said
"Can't change what you've done
Start fresh next semester"
[Outro: Tyler Joseph]
It's a taste test
Of what I hate less
I don't wanna be here
Start fresh with the new year
(Oh, ah, oh, oh-woah)
(Oh, ah, oh, oh-woah)
Can't change what you've done
Start fresh next semester
Next Semester Lyrics Explained
The lyrics of "Next Semester" by Twenty One Pilots delves into the feelings of anxiety, pressure, and the desire for a fresh start. The lyrics reflect the internal struggle of the narrator, possibly a student, who is overwhelmed by their current situation and yearns to escape. The recurring theme of wanting to be somewhere else, combined with vivid memories of past experiences, highlights the constant battle with anxiety and the longing for a new beginning. The mention of a "next semester" symbolizes hope for change and improvement in the future.
[Intro]
The repeated "No-no-no-no" sets a tone of resistance and rejection. It suggests the narrator's reluctance and strong aversion to their current circumstances.
[Verse 1]
The narrator is trying to maintain composure and stay strong ("Stand up straight now") but feels like they can't afford to break down. The phrase "Graduate now" hints at the pressure to succeed academically. The repetition of "I don't wanna be here" emphasizes the narrator's desire to escape their current situation. The "taste test of what I hate less" indicates they are enduring situations they find barely tolerable, questioning if their anxiety could be fatal.
[Chorus]
Here, the narrator reflects on vivid memories, focusing on specific details like what they were wearing and the yellow dashes on the street. These memories are tied to a moment of distress when they wished for safety and heard someone warning them to get out of the road, symbolizing a near-miss with danger and a cry for help.
[Post-Chorus]
The repetition of "I don't wanna be here" after the chorus reinforces the ongoing struggle and discomfort the narrator feels in their current state.
[Verse 2]
In this verse, the narrator describes physical symptoms of anxiety, like numb legs and pressure in the chest, further emphasizing their mental and emotional turmoil. The recurring question, "What's about to happen?" highlights their fear of the unknown and apprehension about the future.
[Refrain]
This section introduces a message of hope and renewal. The narrator is reminded that they cannot change the past but can start fresh in the future ("Start fresh next semester"). This advice serves as a turning point, suggesting that despite past mistakes or failures, there is an opportunity for a new beginning.
[Outro]
The outro reiterates the sentiment of a "taste test of what I hate less," underscoring the narrator's ongoing dissatisfaction with their current situation. However, the repeated encouragement to "start fresh next semester" reinforces the theme of hope and renewal. The narrator clings to the idea of a new beginning, signifying a resolve to move forward despite the present challenges.
[Popular Phrases Explained]
1. "Graduate now" - This phrase highlights the pressure the narrator feels to succeed and move forward in their academic or personal journey, signifying a milestone they are striving to reach.
2. "Can you die of anxiousness?" - This rhetorical question conveys the intense and overwhelming nature of the narrator's anxiety, suggesting that it feels life-threatening.
3. "I prayed those lights would take me home" - This line symbolizes the narrator's desperation for safety and comfort, looking to external sources (like the lights) for salvation and reassurance.
4. "Hey, kid, get out of the road!" - This warning from an external voice represents a moment of intervention and reality check, pulling the narrator back from a potentially dangerous situation, both literally and metaphorically.
5. "Start fresh next semester" - This phrase embodies the central theme of the song: the hope for renewal and the possibility of a new beginning despite past struggles and failures. It serves as a motivational reminder that change and improvement are always possible.
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Cast & Crew
- Artist / Band
- Producer(s)
- Paul Meany & Tyler Joseph
- Writter(s)
- Tyler Joseph
- Released On
- March 27, 2024
Clancy Songs
- 1.At The Risk Of Feeling Dumb
- 2.Backslide
- 3.Lavish
- 4.Midwest Indigo
- 5.Navigating
- 6.Next Semester
- 7.Oldies Station
- 8.Overcompensate
- 9.Paladin Strait
- 10.Routines In The Night
- 11.Snap Back
- 12.The Craving
- 13.The Craving (Jenna’s Version)
- 14.Vignette
Twenty One Pilots Albums
Clancy (2024)
English
May 24, 2024
Scaled And Icy (2022)
English
May 21, 2021
Twenty One Pilots (Singles)
English
January 1, 2009
FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "Next Semester" song?
"Next Semester" song is sung by Twenty One Pilots.
Who is the lyrics writer of "Next Semester" song?
"Next Semester" song lyrics written by Tyler Joseph.
Who is the music producer of "Next Semester" song?
"Next Semester" song music composed & produced by Paul Meany & Tyler Joseph.
When was "Next Semester" song released?
"Next Semester" song was released on March 27, 2024.